Principal Systems Security Engineer - Cyber Security P4 (SRP)

Date Posted: 2024-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: MA311: Woburn MA 225 Presidential Way, Goddard Building 27, Woburn, MA, 01801 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Do you want to secure our nation’s weapons systems against threats?

Would you consider yourself a “non-standard thinker” fascinated by systems and security?

Do you like to dissect systems and understand how they work and go together?

If you answered yes to the above, with the ability to understand and communicate with other engineering disciplines, then Raytheon may have an excellent career opportunity for you.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary

Raytheon is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to join our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team for the Systems Directorate in developing solutions to protect the Warfighter’s technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Cyber Security, Anti-Tamper (AT), Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management to support Program Protection Implementation on embedded weapons systems. Join our highly visible team and perform technically challenging assignments, which will directly contribute to protecting our nation and our Warfighters.

What You Will Do

• Implement proper cybersecurity controls
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness
• Partner with PMO and CE on alignment of cyber roadmap
• Maintain a Risk Management Framework Authorization to Operate for the system
• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans
• Plan and guide SSE implementations in customer systems
• Consult and assist program line management with SSE architectures and issues
• Define security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software components
• Integrate cybersecurity development and sustainment activities
• Developing top-level system requirements, and flowing down requirements and implementation concepts to subsystems
• Understanding and compliance with DoD technology release and export licensing policies
• Supporting the development of bids and proposals
• Responsible for Earned Value Management (EVM)

Work Location: Raytheon – Woburn, MA

Position Type: Onsite

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience in Cybersecurity Engineering
• Experience working with Customers and/or Suppliers
• Experience with Systems Engineering
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain additional program access as required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with coworkers, suppliers, stakeholders, and customers in a team environment
• Experience with the US Air Force
• Hands-on experience configuring and implementing cybersecurity tools
• Knowledge of information security toolsets including anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/NIDS, host-based or endpoint security solutions, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing tools
• Knowledge of Host Based Security System (HBSS) / Endpoint Security Services (ESS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) / Tenable Security Center, and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Experience with IT and/or network and system security administration, including operating system security configuration and account management best practices for UNIX, MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and CISCO systems
• Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
• Experience in the implementation and business growth of SSE implementation throughout the entire life cycle
• Cyber Certifications in accordance with DoDD 8570/DoDD 8140 such as CISSP, GSLC, CEH
• Program management experience
• Broad understanding of technology and working knowledge of NIST 800-53
• Candidate must exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
• Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
• May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems in order to provide enhancements within job area

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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